Blakea gracilis Hemsl.
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Filed As
Melastomataceae
Blakea gracilis Hemsl. -
Collector(s)
R. L. Wilbur 18245 with James L. Luteyn, 16 Dec 1974
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Location
Costa Rica. Alajuela. on trail to Laguna Hule about 4 km. northwest of Cariblanco.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 3144657
Occurrence ID: e3fb25a1-3ab9-40d9-85af-0ead7e6ace78
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Myrtales
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Family
Melastomataceae
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All Determinations
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Region
Central America
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Country
Costa Rica
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State/Province
Alajuela
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Locality
on trail to Laguna Hule about 4 km. northwest of Cariblanco
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Elevation
Alt. 900 m. (2953 ft.)
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Distribution
Costa Rica: Provincia de Alajuela: trees in pastured slopes on trail to Laguna Hule about 4 km. northwest of Carilblanco at an elevation of about 900 m. NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN 03144657 Epiphytic 2 m. shrub. Petals pale lavender Stamens pale yellow. Bracts dark red. Natives call it San Miquel. R. L. WILBUR #18245 James L. Luteyn 16 December 1974 PLANTS OF CENTRAL AMERICA COLLECTED FOR THE HERBARIUM OF DUKE UNIVERSITY Blakea gracilis Hemsl. det. Frank Almeda 1975 03144657
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Blakea gracilis Hemsl.